Vocabulary Study: Lessons 1 and 2 Worksheet

Having the worthy qualities of human beings, such as kindness or compassion
A philosophy in which the interests and values of human beings are of primary importance
The scientific study of the origins, cultural development, and customs of human beings
The killing of one person by another; a person who kills another
Having certain characteristics traditionally associated with masculinity, especially physical strength, vitality, and assertiveness
The belief that women should possess the same political and economic rights as men.
A ruler who has abosolute or unlimited power; a despot
The condition of being self-governing; independence
The examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death
Conceit; valuing everything according to one's personal interest; excessive confidence in the rightness of one's own opinion
The planned annihilation of a racial, political, or cultural group.
A type, class, or category, especially of fine art or literature
Anyone not of Jewish faith
Having parts that are unrelated or completely different
Of the same kind or sort. Composed of parts that are alike.
to give rise to; to bring into existence
a beginning or origin. The first book of the Old Testament.
Occurring in or characterizing an area; native
Cleverly inventive and resourceful
Children or descendants; offspring